For its 2018 discretionary grant cycle, the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix announced grants totaling $224,312 to benefit the Jewish community locally and in Israel, through the unrestricted Fund for Jewish Philanthropy, the Jewish Women’s Endowment Fund, and field of interest funds. Locally and in Northern Arizona, the programs funded this year will reach […] Continue Reading...

Each year the JCF Youth Philanthropy Board develops a unique mission statement, funding priorities, and grantmaking recommendations for their group, based on the causes they care about and the identified community needs. The 2017-2018 Board Mission Statement for grantmaking is to help people, especially those most at-risk, in greater Phoenix and Israel by supporting organizations […] Continue Reading...

The new federal tax law could affect your charitable giving. Deductions for charitable gifts will not change in 2018, but other changes to federal tax law could affect whether you will itemize your taxes for future years – and that could affect the deductibility of your charitable donations in 2018 and beyond. Under the new […] Continue Reading...

With 5777 in the rear view mirror, it’s time to look ahead to the end of 2017. Now is the time to plan your year-end charitable contributions and tax credits, especially if you intend to reap the tax benefits of donating appreciated assets. Consider these ideas to make your giving more tax-effective, and to maximize […] Continue Reading...